Postdoctoral Research Associate - Bistatic and Multi-Static MM-Wave CRR RCS Measurement Systems

General Summary of Position :

The successful applicant will conduct analytical and experimental research as well as system development in compact radar range (CRR) radar cross section (RCS) measurement systems with an emphasis on bistatic and multi-static measurement systems and techniques. The successful applicant will also collaborate with STL senior staff, write detailed technical reports for STL's DoD sponsor, as well as publish results in scholarly journals and / or relevant recognized conferences in the United States (US). The successful applicant may also be assigned other relevant duties in support of STL's DoD contract regarding RCS measurement systems and techniques by STL's Director / PI.

The initial appointment will be for December 1, 2025 through December 1, 2026, assuming additional funding is available by May 16, 2026, with a possibility of renewal for a second year based on productivity and performance and the availability of funding.

1. Conduct analytical and experimental research and system development / construction under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) and any other STL research staff as assigned by STL's PI. This specifically involves :

• Research and provide a summary report of the state-of-the-art in bistatic and multi- static compact range, or related, radar cross section measurement capabilities within the first 2 months of employment as per the available open literature.
• Using available funding and in-house electronic components : design, model, construct and characterize a prototype mm-wave bistatic and / or multi-static compact range RCS measurement system.
• Fully document the design, modeling, construction and characterization of the prototype compact range measurement system.
• Measure targets of interest in the prototype compact range once operational.

2. Reports for sponsor and writing for publication.

3. Update PI via meetings related to development efforts.

Promote the University's commitment to customer service by :

1. Performs other related duties as assigned by STL's Director / PI.

This role may involve occasional travel 2-4 weeks per year in support of STL's DoD contract and / or to attend and present results at relevant conferences in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications (Required) :

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Special Instructions to Applicants :

Only current UML Employees within the Grants & Contracts (MTA / GRACE) bargaining unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

This position is a full-time, benefited union employee in grade PD which has range of minimum : $50,000 to maximum $76,000. This position has an anticipated starting salary of $67,000 based on grant.

This position is contingent upon funding, and is for one-year contingent on productivity, successful performance and the availability of funding.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; however, the posting may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

Please include a resume, cover letter and writing sample with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.

The University of Massachusetts President's Office welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.